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Jan 6 – March 31: Lane Closure On Swing Bridge

January 6, 2025

A lane closure on the Swing Bridge in St. George’s Parish begins today [Jan 6] and will remain in effect until March 31, 2025, to facilitate repair works in the northbound lane. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works advises the motoring public of a lane closure on the Swing Bridge from Kindley […]

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Appeal: Help Locate 18-Year-Old Ni’asia Picher

January 6, 2025

The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] said they are “seeking the public’s assistance in locating 18-year-old Ni’asia Picher.” A police spokesperson said, “Ms. Pitcher, a Bermudian National is described as being 5’ 11” in height, of medium build, light complexioned with black hair worn in a ponytail. “She was last seen in the Camp Hill, Warwick […]

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Minister highlights value of out-of-school programme

January 6, 2025

A Cabinet minister said today that she was inspired by young adults who dedicated their time to support the next generation.
Tinée Furbert’s comments came after a government programme offered educatio…

Vantage Drilling in joint venture with France’s TotalEnergies

January 6, 2025

Vantage Drilling International Ltd, the Bermudian-registered exempted company, has announced a joint venture with TotalEnergies, the French-headquartered multinational energy and petroleum organisatio…

Joel Koehneman joins CNO Financial in accounting role

January 6, 2025

CNO Financial Group Inc, the US-based organisation whose companies include CNO Bermuda Re, has appointed Joel Koehneman as chief accounting officer.
Mr Koehneman, whose appointment is effective Januar…

Young players star as ruthless Robin Hood thrash St David’s

January 6, 2025

Hayden Dill and Xahvi DeRoza scored five goals between them to power Robin Hood to an emphatic 7-0 demolition of St David’s in the First Division at Lord’s on Sunday.
The Bermuda Under-20 pair led the…

Clarence Parfitt and Clarence ‘Nicky’ Saunders on latest sports cards to be released

January 6, 2025

The next six sports stars to be immortalised on the Bermuda Police Service’s legends and Superstars cards have been revealed.
A wide array of sports are represented in the latest batch, with cricket s…

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Repair job starts at Swing Bridge

January 6, 2025

The northbound lane of the Swing Bridge in St George’s is to close for repairs until the end of March, the Ministry of Public Works announced.
The ageing structure, which links St George’s with St Dav…

What a player: Harborough coach praises teenager Jutorre Burgess

January 6, 2025

Harborough Town winger Jutorre Burgess has earned the praise of manager Mitch Austin for his performance in a 2-1 away win over Samford AFC in the Southern League Premier Division Central at the weeke…

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Dage Minors Finishes 7th In Cross Country

January 6, 2025

Dage Minors finished seventh in the EA South West Club and County Cross Country Championships in Somerset, England, on Saturday [January 4]. Minors, representing the Bristol and West AC club and county of Gloucestershire, completed the course in a time of 24min 11sec. Jack Millar won the race in 23:11. Related Stories Outerbridge & Dailey […]

Bermuda bowlers set for action in World Cup

January 6, 2025

Bermuda’s bowlers begin their 2025 International Bowling Federation World Cup campaign in Hong Kong on Tuesday.
Lamar Richardson, David Maycock, Dayvon Tucker, LeVinc Samuels, Michael Honore and Denni…

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Peter Silvester Earns All-America Award

January 6, 2025

Bermudian goalkeeper Peter Silvester has been recognised for his superb displays for the Connecticut College men’s football team after recently receiving Scholar All-America honours from the United Soccer Coaches [USC]. Silvester was among 43 Division III students to earn the accolade and was named on the USC All-Region Second Team. The economics major started all […]

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Betschart Finishes 5th In Junior Bowl 3rd Round

January 6, 2025

Bermudian golfer Oliver Betschart shot a 1-over par 72 in the third round of the Junior Orange Bowl international golf tournament at the Biltmore Golf Course. He is currently in fifth place, eleven strokes behind the leader. Betschart started the day strong with birdies on the first and fourth holes. He made the turn at […]

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Harvey Places 7th In 200 Backstroke At US Open

January 6, 2025

Bermudian Olympian Jack Harvey finished seventh in the men’s 200-yard backstroke at the TYR Pro Series – Toyota U.S. Open. Representing Penn State, Harvey qualified for the A final with a time of 1:45.76 in the preliminaries. He finished seventh in the final with a time of 1:48.64. Related Stories Bermuda Swim Coaches Pick Season’s […]

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Patton Finishes Fourth At Sail Sydney Regatta

January 6, 2025

Bermudian sailor Campbell Patton finished fourth in the ILCA 7 fleet at the Sail Sydney Regatta. After starting the day in sixth place, Patton climbed the leaderboard with consistent performances in the final three races. He placed ninth in race six, seventh in race seven, and second in the final race. Patton’s strong finish moved […]

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Waldron Starts 2025 US Harness Racing Season

January 6, 2025

Harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron opened his 2025 season at Hawthorne Race Course with a mix of results across four races. In race 4, a trot class event, Waldron guided Ya Caught to a fifth-place finish in 1:58. He secured his first podium of the season in race 5, driving Allegheny Hanover to third […]

Teenager wants to open payment gateway with $25,000 award

January 6, 2025

A 16-year-old Somersfield Academy student plans to use the $25,000 he won in a business pitch competition to solve one of his biggest challenges – no payment gateway.
Nico Bean won the youth category…

BMA: new approach required for asset-intensive insurance

January 6, 2025

The growth of asset-intensive insurance business calls for a more tailored and agile supervisory and regulatory approach, the Bermuda Monetary Authority has said.
The island’s financial services regul…

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Hazel Clark joins BTA exodus

January 6, 2025

An Olympic track star described as an “exceptional ambassador” for the island has left the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
Hazel Clark was said to have played a key role in attracting diverse opportunities…

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Holding account planned for part of CIT revenue

January 6, 2025

A portion of corporate income tax funds from the next fiscal year is expected to be placed in a suspense account to provide a buffer in case of possible variations in projected and actual revenues, th…

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Zip-line entrepreneur relying on ‘time and perseverance’

January 6, 2025

The trails and open spaces of Southlands national park in Warwick have acquired a series of unassuming notices over the past year, featuring a figure in silhouette flying beneath an outline of the isl…

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Sweepstakes winners ride off in style

January 6, 2025

More than 2,300 people tried their luck in the build-up to Christmas on a raffle to win a new Yamaha motorbike.
A spokesman for the Terceira Family of Stations said people who bought fuel and any Kit …

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Airline conducts customer service review

January 6, 2025

The island’s only independent airline has conducted an investigation into how it handles customer concerns after travel disruption during the festive season.
BermudAir launched the inquiry after it wa…

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CNO Financial Appoints Koehneman As CAO

January 6, 2025

CNO Financial Group, Inc. [CNO] has appointed Joel Koehneman as Chief Accounting Officer, effective January 21, 2025. He will report to Chief Financial Officer Paul McDonough. “Joel brings extensive experience in public accounting to CNO. He spent 16 years in the audit practice of PricewaterhouseCoopers [PwC], primarily focused on life insurance clients, including serving as […]

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Butterfield Bank December Share Repurchases

January 6, 2025

The Bank of Butterfield repurchased for cancellation 490,527 common shares at an average price of $37.24 per share in December 2024. The filing with the BSX stated, “The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited informs the Bermuda Stock Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 6.44 of the Bermuda Stock Exchange Listing Regulations, the company repurchased […]

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Maiden & Kestrel Announce Combination

January 6, 2025

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. and Kestrel Group LLC have entered into a combination agreement to combine and form a new, publicly listed specialty program group. A spokesperson said, “Pursuant to the terms of the combination agreement, at the closing of the transaction, each issued and outstanding common share of Maiden will be converted into the right […]

Oliver Betschart tied for fifth in Junior Orange Bowl

January 5, 2025

Oliver Betschart remains on course for a top-ten finish at the Junior Orange Bowl International Championship at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida.
The 16-year-old amateur is one of jus…

David Jones fires Dandy Town to top of Premier Division

January 5, 2025

Wolves 0 Dandy Town 2

David Jones Jr struck twice for Dandy Town to take their unbeaten run to seven matches and steer his side to the top of the Premier Division at Goose Gosling Field on Sunday…

Devonshire Colts coach Ray Jones far from pleased despite win

January 5, 2025

Hamilton Parish 0 Devonshire Colts 2

Goals from Daniel Ball and Chemarl Henry either side of the break powered Devonshire Colts to victory over a depleted Hamilton Parish in a wind-affected Premi…

Coach Quincy Hunt sent off as champions PHC lose at home

January 5, 2025

PHC 0 Paget 1

PHC head coach Quincy Hunt was sent off as the Premier Division champions lost at home to Paget Lions in blustery conditions at PHC Field on Sunday.
Hunt was sent off for foul and a…

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Premier Burt Congratulates Hornets & Blazers

January 5, 2025

Premier David Burt congratulated the Dandy Town Hornets on their Friendship Trophy win and the Boulevard Blazers on their First Division Shield Final victory. Premier Burt posted the photos below online, saying, “Congratulations to Dandy Town Hornets on their 3-1 victory over PHC on New Year’s Day to claim the Friendship Trophy and to the […]

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Weather Forecast For Monday January 6

January 5, 2025

Monday, January 6 is expected to see sunny periods, a few evening showers, increasing later, with the high to be near 18°C/64°F and the low to be near 14°C/58°F, according to the Bermuda Weather Service. Winds are expected to be west. The relative humidity is expected to be near 69%. Sunrise will be at 7.21am […]

Record cat bond issuance of $17.7bn

January 5, 2025

The $4.5 billion fourth quarter Catastrophe bond and related insurance-linked securities market issuance has taken the outstanding market to a record near $50 billion.
This, from the just-published Ar…

Xahvi DeRoza stars as Warwick triumph in Charles Marshall Cup

January 5, 2025

Xahvi DeRoza scored twice and provided an assist as Warwick Football Academy triumphed 5-3 over Somerset Trojans in the Charles Marshall Cup final at PHC Field on Friday night.
DeRoza, the Warwick MVP…

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Betschart Climbs Leaderboard At Jr Orange Bowl

January 5, 2025

Oliver Betschart continued his impressive showing at the Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Tournament, carding an even-par 72 in the second round to move up the leaderboard. The young Bermudian golfer now sits in a tie for 5th place, just four strokes behind the leader, Samuel Gonzalez. Betschart began his round with a flourish, sinking […]

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Video: Bridges Of Bermuda Virtual Gallery

January 5, 2025

Did you know that Bermuda has over 40 bridges? Bernews’ latest virtual art photo gallery highlights some of the island’s bridges, providing a scenic look at some on this essential infrastructure. In a statement back in 2017, Minister Burch said, “By 1624 three bridges were marked on Captain John Smith’s chart of Bermuda, included in […]

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David Patrick’s LSU Defeated By Vanderbilt

January 5, 2025

Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team lost their SEC opener 80-72 at home to Vanderbilt Commodores yesterday [January 4]. The Tigers were leading 56-55 with 6min 34sec to play, but Vanderbilt rallied to claim the victory. Bermudian Patrick joined LSU as an associate head coach in May last year. […]

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Eva Frazzoni Scores In AFC Sudbury Draw

January 5, 2025

Eva Frazzoni scored in AFC Sudbury Women’s 1-1 draw away to Actonians Ladies in the FA Women’s National League Division One South-East today [January 5]. The Bermuda women’s national football team captain, headed home the opening goal of the game in the first half. The home side levelled late on to earn a share of […]

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Kamau Leverock’s Voyagers Defeated In T10

January 5, 2025

Kamau Leverock’s Voyagers lost to Settlers by eight wickets in the Bim10 cricket tournament in Barbados yesterday [January 4]. The former Bermuda national team player did not bat as his side scored 130 runs for the loss of three wickets from their allotted overs. In reply, Settlers scored 134 for two off 9.2 overs. Leverock […]

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David Bascome’s Blast Beat Utica City

January 5, 2025

David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast enjoyed a 10-4 home win over Utica City FC in the Major Arena Soccer League [MASL] yesterday [January 4]. Baltimore have won five matches and lost one so far this season. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served […]

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Premier signs condolence book for former US president

January 5, 2025

The island paid its respects to late US president Jimmy Carter at a ceremony held at the American Consulate on Friday.
David Burt signed a commemorative book of condolence in memory of Mr Carter, who …

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Charity eyes change and compassion in awareness campaign

January 5, 2025

Residents were invited to join a community action group this month as it helps people to understand more about its aims.
Bermuda Is Love will hold a series of events and activities designed to reintro…

Dage Minors finishes seventh of 119 in UK cross-country champs

January 5, 2025

Bermuda’s best middle distance runner Dage Minors is in good form as he prepares to return to the island to compete in the Butterfield Invitational Mile.
A three-times winner of the race on Front Stre…

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Smith’s Rhode Island 2025 Schedule Announced

January 5, 2025

Rhode Island FC announced its schedule for the 2025 season, including 30 regular season USL championship contests and four games in the newly-expanded USL Jägermeister Cup. The Ocean State club will play its first six games of the season on the road before kicking off for the first time ever inside The Stadium at Tidewater […]

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Column: Truth As A New Year’s Resolution

January 5, 2025

[Opinion column written by Martha Harris Myron] Why is knowing the truth so hard, while lying and its cousins cheating and stealing, are rewarded – in the short term. A reader poll on Answer Yahoo came up with the following statement on why: because a lie tells you what you want to hear, but the […]

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Downed Utility Line Injures Man

January 4, 2025

A man in his 70s was injured by a downed utility line in Hamilton parish. A police spokesperson said, “There is a downed utility line in the area of Shelly Bay Marketplace, Hamilton Parish. “A man believed to be in his 70s has sustained injuries as a result, and is currently being treated at King […]

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Charles Marshall: FC Bascome & Warwick Win

January 4, 2025

The PHC Stadium played host to a thrilling night of youth football as the 2024/25 Charles Marshall Under-18 Tournament final was held. 2024/25 Charles Marshall Under-18 Tournament Plate Final North Village Rams 0 FC Bascome 2 FC Bascome secured the Plate with a convincing 2-0 victory over North Village Rams. Kydan Browne opened the scoring […]

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Rolling Lane Closures On North Shore Road

January 4, 2025

The Ministry of Public Works advised of “rolling lane closures on North Shore Road from Devonshire Parish through to Smith’s Parish for vegetation removal and fence works.” A Government spokesperson said, “The affected area extends from Barker’s Hill to Flatt’s Village. These closures will commence on Monday, 6 January 2025, and continue until Friday, 7 February […]

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BFA: Updated Senior Schedule 2024/2025

January 4, 2025

The Bermuda Football Association [BFA] has released an updated senior schedule for the 2024/2025 season. The full BFA’s 2024/2025 Senior Schedule follows below [PDF here]: Related Stories Charles Marshall: FC Bascome & Warwick Win Charles Marshall U-18 Tournament Finals Warwick & Trojans Set For Charles Marshall Final Shield And Friendship Finals On New Year Day […]

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Kamau Leverock Takes Second Wicket In T10

January 4, 2025

Kamau Leverock claimed his second wicket for Voyagers in their three-wicket defeat to Warriors in the Bim10 cricket tournament in Barbados yesterday [January 3]. The former Bermuda national team player bowled four balls of the final over for his side, conceding ten runs and bowling Zidan Harewood for eight. Warriors scored 75 for the loss […]